Day: March 17, 2013

Here’s another reason why even a few minutes of exercise is better than none – especially for kids. In fact, this study noted that short bouts of exercise boosts higher brain function better than longer more traditional workouts. The researchers reviewed several studies that looked at how exercise impacts higher brain function like memory, concentration, […]

When it comes to white, I personally love a Sauvignon Blanc. I can also go for a nice Chablis (made from Chardonnay grapes but without the oakiness found in Californian or new world Chardonnays). When it comes to red wine, I love pinot noir, especially those from the Bourgogne region in France. If I am […]

“Plus ça change” as they say…. In an episode of Britain’s South Bank Show, from 1987, U.S. writer, wit, and would-be politician Gore Vidal talks about his books and the “American Empire,” which he compares to the Roman one, appropriately enough, since the episode was shot in Rome. Vidal and host Melvyn Bragg chat at […]

With his first new material in five years – not counting the free downloads offered via his Website – Billy Bragg is back to exploring matters of the heart. Mostly. He still can’t help himself, when the opportunity comes, from taking a shot at the powers that be. Right in the first track, the melancholy […]

Harper Lee: Hey, Boo, a documentary about Harper Lee, author of the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, feels much, much longer than it’s 78 minutes. It would have benefited from a substantial trim. Harper Lee has not given a full interview since 1964. We hear quite a bit of it though, (it was a radio […]

This week’s quote comes from American author Neale Donald Walsch: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Beginning to believe that one more and more these days. And in honor of Happy Saint Patrick’s day…healthy green recipes from greatist.com! Have fun! Recipes click here

The Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, was one of the many influences on the work of Mariano Fortuny. (JOSE LUIS ROCA/AFP/Getty Images) Fortuny and The Magic Lantern is a made-for-TV documentary about Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, full of information and beautiful images, that’s a cut above most TV docs that I’ve seen. And it’s about much more […]